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A fair competition benefits everyone, including businesses, consumers and the economy as a whole. The Competition Act, 2002, protects the process of competition in an increasingly innovative and globalized economy. It aims to safeguard the interests of the consumers and ascertain freedom of trade carried on by other players in the market. This is done … More Understanding competition law compliance in corporate India

Arbitrator: “Mr. John, what is an equity beta? What is the impact of levering and unlevering a beta? How is country risk premium impacting the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) that you have applied for discounting of cash flows?”Questions such as these and more can possibly trigger an adrenaline rush for some attorneys. However, … More The role of experts in arbitration

An increase in the number of commercial disputes, rising importance of technology and delays in the litigation system are some of the reasons for a substantial increase in cases of arbitration. Today, India is not only a preferred hub for investments but also the third-largest foreign investment beneficiary in the world, thus making easy access … More Changing mind-set driving improvement in arbitration in India

In the recent past, India has witnessed a scenario where several oil and gas contracts were involved in litigation or arbitration matters, primarily because of issues around interpretation of contractual terms or cost sharing. In many cases it has been seen that the resolution of such disputes requires significant involvement of experts such as drilling … More Managing disputes in the oil and gas industry

India has emerged as one of the most preferred destinations for investments and trade. Sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, e-commerce, and information technology have witnessed increased collaboration and entry of foreign investors. However, as per the World Bank report on Ease of doing business rankings, India is still ranked at just 142. In August, … More Proposed amendments in Arbitration Act for faster resolution of commercial disputes

The state of Competition Law in India is still at a relatively nascent stage. However, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in just five years has undertaken a slew of steps to curb organizations from violating competition laws but at the same time stimulate business growth. To quote Arun Jaitley, Minister of Corporate Affairs, “Mergers … More Striking a competitive balance